New York Knicks will be hosting defending NBA champions Boston Celtics in Game 6 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday, May 16th at the Madison Square Garden in New York. All eyes would be on Karl-Anthony Towns, whether he features against New York Knicks or not.
Will Karl-Anthony Towns play against Boston Celtics?
The 29-year-old center will be seen playing in Game 6 against New York Knicks as he is not listed on the team's injury report. He featured in 72 regular season games in this year's campaign. In those 72 matches, he averaged 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.0 steals per game.
Karl-Anthony Towns featured in the first round series against Detroit Pistons. The seven games series was won 4-2 by New York Knicks. In Game 1, Towns played for 39 minutes as he registered 23 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. In Game 2, Towns played for 33 minutes as he recorded 10 points, 6 rebounds and 1 block.
During Game 3, Towns clocked 41 minutes as he notched up 31 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 2 blocks. During Game 4, Towns featured on the court for 40 minutes along with 27 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block. During Game 5, Towns had 35 minutes under his belt as he finished the match with 17 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 blocks. During Game 6, Towns had 37 minutes under his belt along with 10 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals.
Karl-Anthony Towns even played the first five matches against Boston Celtics. In Game 1, Towns played for 31 minutes as he registered 14 points, 13 rebounds and 1 steal. In Game 2, Towns had 35 minutes under his belt as he notched up 21 points, 17 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block.
During Game 3, Towns played for 36 minutes as finished the match with 21 points and 15 rebounds. During Game 4, Towns played for 36 minutes as he registered 23 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block. During Game 5, Towns played for 29 minutes along with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 21.7 points, 12.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists in the 17 games that he has played against the Boston Celtics in his career.
Jayson Tatum will be sidelined from Game 6 against the New York Knicks. On the other hand, Knicks have Precious Achiuwa on the injury report as he is questionable for Game 6. The seven game series is currently led by New York Knicks as they have 3-2 lead over Boston Celtics.
When and where to watch New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Game 6?
The tip-off time for the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Game 6 is 8:00 pm ET. The live broadcast of New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Game 6 will be available on ESPN. The fans can enjoy live streaming of New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Game 6 on Fubo TV app.